A key feature of this organization structure was that there existed a significant
overlap between various groups indicating that there was complete synergy between
their operations. TPM Secretariat was responsible for effective administration of TPM
activities. It contained TPM plant level sub-committees for each pillar such as the
Autonomous Maintenance Sub-committee, Focused Improvement Sub-committee, etc.
These sub-committees comprised of technical personnel from various sections,
adequately trained in TPM techniques. These were concerned with monitoring the
progress of TPM activities, preparation of reports and presentation of developments
and guidance of TPM promotion teams at various levels of organization. The TPM
manager controlled the working of TPM Secretariat and Plant Level Steering
Committee, thus acting as a coordinator.